The Headingley Taps food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
The Headingley Taps holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: North Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HG
How it compares in Leeds
That puts The Headingley Taps among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ← The Headingley Taps | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Headingley Taps none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Headingley Taps, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| 21 Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Association Of Blind Asians Caring Premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Arts And The Secret Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Alfred - North Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Avtar Wines And Spirits Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| Anand Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Aldi (Meanwood) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2013 |
Questions about The Headingley Taps
What is The Headingley Taps's food hygiene rating?
The Headingley Taps has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 25 November 2024.
Is The Headingley Taps safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Headingley Taps last inspected?
The Headingley Taps was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Headingley Taps?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Headingley Taps compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and The Headingley Taps is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Headingley Taps and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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The Headingley Taps is one of 174 rated food businesses in Headingley. See every hygiene rating in Headingley →
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